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2024 AGP Pro All Stars Bodybuilding Show Preview

The 2024 AGP Pro All Stars show will occur in Gyeonggi State, South Korea, on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. This 2025 Olympia Weekend qualifying show will feature the 212, Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, ... Continue Reading

Best Cyber Monday Fitness Deals of 2024

Stocking up on the best home gym equipment is not a cheap endeavor. Even just buying a new piece of fitness gear can cost quite a chunk of change. Shopping strategically is crucial — enter Cyber ... Continue Reading

Eddie Hall, Tom Stoltman, and Zydrunas Savickas.

Every Winner of the World’s Strongest Man Competition

Since 1977, the World’s Strongest Man (WSM) contest determines the crème de la crème in the sport of strongman. What started as a unique series of strength tests has evolved into an annual event watched by ... Continue Reading

2025 China DMS JiangYin Pro Bodybuilding Show Results

The 2025 China DMS JiangYin Pro was held in JiangYin, China, and it was one of three IFBB Professional League events taking place on the weekend of May 10-11, 2025. This contest served as ... Continue Reading

Jonne Koski

Jonne Koski Brings a Decade of Experience to the WFP Stage

Jonne Koski traveled to Carson, CA, in 2014 to compete in his first CrossFit Games at 19 years old.  He had been training with his friends and fellow 2014 CrossFit Games rookies Lukas Hoberg and ... Continue Reading

Nick Walker Officially Declares for the 2025 New York Pro

The 2025 New York Pro is scheduled for May 17 in Teaneck, NJ. The contest features nine divisions: Nick Walker is the defending champion in the Men's Open division. He officially announced his entry ... Continue Reading

2025 Kokeny Classic Hungary Pro Bodybuilding Show Results

The 2025 Kokeny Classic Hungary Pro occurred in Budapest, Hungary, on Saturday, May 10. Three 2025 Olympia qualifications were on the line for the 212, Classic Physique, and Bikini divisions. The winners ... Continue Reading

HYROX signs above a crowd

CrossFit HQ Gives HYROX a Nod – Here’s Why It Matters

CrossFitters, from everyday gym-goers to the elite (think Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr and Justin Medeiros), have begun to explore HYROX racing. However, until very recently, CrossFit as a brand hasn’t expressed ... Continue Reading

2025 Pittsburgh Pro Bodybuilding Show Results

The 2025 Pittsburgh Pro was held on May 10-11, 2025, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, PA. This event was deemed the largest edition of the show to date, thanks to ... Continue Reading

Men’s Open Bodybuilder Regan Grimes 3,000-Calorie Prep Diet

Men’s Open bodybuilder Regan Grimes has fine-tuned his diet for the 2025 New York Pro, set for Saturday, May 17, 2025. With his sights on victory and 2025 Olympia qualification, Grimes shared his ... Continue Reading

Mitchell Hooper’s Deadlift Pyramid Training and 3 Accessory Exercises for 2025 World’s Strongest Man Prep

The 2025 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) competition occurs in Sacramento, CA, from May 15-18. The contest features some of the strongest athletes on the planet. Among them is Mitchell Hooper, a ... Continue Reading

World Fitness Project

Alex Gazan, Austin Hatfield Take WFP Tour Event 1 in Down-to-the-Wire Finishes

After a close battle at the top of the leaderboard, Alex Gazan and Austin Hatfield came out victorious at the World Fitness Project (WFP) Tour Event I in Indianapolis, IN. Rounding out the top three ... Continue Reading

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6 Big Names Still Chasing CrossFit Games Spots

With four In-Person Qualifying Events (IPQE) and the In-Affiliate Semifinals behind us, we’re starting to see what the rosters for this summer’s CrossFit Games will look like. So far, eight men and ... Continue Reading

2025 Pittsburgh Pro

Derek Lunsford Wins the 2025 Pittsburgh Pro After Tiebreaker Round

Derek Lunsford is the 2025 Pittsburgh Pro Men’s Open champion. He was one of 14 competitors vying for this title at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, PA, on Saturday, May 10. IFBB ... Continue Reading

2025 Kokeny Classic Hungary Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview

The 2025 Kokeny Classic Hungary Pro is slated for Saturday, May 10, 2025, in Budapest, Hungary. This is one of three 2025 Olympia qualifying shows taking place on this particular weekend, ... Continue Reading

Vitalii “Goodvito” Ugolnikov Suffers Lat Injury, Withdraws from 2025 Pittsburgh Pro

IFBB Professional League Men’s Open bodybuilder Vitalii “Goodvito” Ugolnikov has withdrawn from the 2025 Pittsburgh Pro, set for May 10-11 in Pittsburgh, PA. Ugolnikov revealed that he suffered a right ... Continue Reading

2025 China DMS JiangYin Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview

The 2025 China DMS JiangYin Pro will take place in JiangYin, China, on Sunday, May 11, 2025, and it will be a 2025 Olympia qualifying event for the Classic Physique and Men’s Physique ... Continue Reading

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Dinnerly Review (2025): Worth the Cost?

Studies report that the best meal delivery services can be excellent for improving energy and protein intake, optimizing your ability to fuel your nutrition with balanced, hearty meals each ... Continue Reading

2025 Pittsburgh Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview

The 2025 Pittsburgh Pro is set for May 10-11 in Pittsburgh, PA. IFBB Pro League president Jim Manion promotes the event, featuring 2025 Olympia Weekend qualification shows in seven IFBB Professional League ... Continue Reading

How and Why Bodybuilder Erin Banks Trains Legs for a Division That Doesn’t Care About Them

When we think of the Men’s Physique division, capped delts, a ripped six-pack, and a broad back come to mind. While the judging criteria largely ignore leg definition, competitors still have plenty of good ... Continue Reading

Abs Are Overrated — the Mirror Muscles You Must Train to Look Jacked 

Muscle gains can drastically alter physical appearance, potentially offering social perks and a perceived sense of confidence. Increasing physical activity might improve one's self-esteem. (1) ... Continue Reading

Do Collagen Peptides Increase Tendon Thickness?

Collagen is a building block for skin, bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and connective tissues. Collagen peptides, a widely popular supplement, are an easily digestible form of collagen created through ... Continue Reading

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Inside WFP Tour Event I: Podium Picks, Fantasy Draft, and Who to Watch in Indy

Fan expectations are high as we head into the first day of the inaugural World Fitness Project Tour Event I in Indianapolis, IN. The star-studded field of Pros and Challengers will take on two events as ... Continue Reading

How MMA Fighter Paddy Pimblett Dropped 40 Pounds for UFC 314

UFC lightweight contender Paddy Pimblett is known for his miraculous weight cuts. Before his high-stakes fight against Michael Chandler at UFC 314, Pimblett documented his drop from 190 pounds to ... Continue Reading

2025 World’s Strongest Man Qualifying Groups Announced

The 2025 World's Strongest Man (WSM) contest will occur in Sacramento, CA, on May 15-18, 2025. The elite contest features 25 of the world's best strongmen competing through four days comprising 10 events. ... Continue Reading

The Nutrition Secrets Phil Heath Used During His Mr. Olympia Dynasty

In 2011, Phil Heath ended Jay Cutler’s quest for a third consecutive Mr. Olympia title, dethroning the four-time champion. Heath then dominated the bodybuilding world, claiming six more consecutive ... Continue Reading

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